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Some Brands of Toothpaste Include Special Additives

Posted December 29, 2017.

The American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice each day and make a conscious effort to floss at least once. With quality products and an effective technique, this daily oral hygiene routine should remove most traces of plaque, sugar residue, and food particles from your mouth.

Fluoridated toothpaste with mild abrasives is common in most American households. This helps your soft-bristled toothbrush to clean away bacterial matter from the faces of your teeth, while also helping to maintain strong tooth enamel.

It’s also worth noting that some oral hygiene manufacturers also offer special toothpastes that include additives to address certain dental needs.

Whitening toothpaste can help address minor surface stains on your teeth. They typically include mild concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. If you have more significant dental stains you will need Dr. James Stanford to perform a dental bleaching treatment.

There are also some brands of toothpaste that have been specially formulated with potassium nitrate to help mitigate tooth sensitivity discomfort. Yet it is important to keep in mind that your tooth sensitivity could be linked to an undiagnosed dental health condition, that requires professional diagnosis.

Nonabrasive toothpaste is offered by some oral hygiene manufacturers to help maintain a removable dental appliance such as a complete or partial denture. It can also help you clean plaque from a mouth guard, dental guard, or sleep apnea snore guard.

It’s important to look for the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance before purchasing a new brand of toothpaste. The ADA logo printed on the package indicates that it has been tested and researched for use in your oral hygiene routine.

If you live in the Ballwin, Missouri, area and you need further advice on selecting the right toothpaste, you can always call 636-256-3559 to consult with a staff specialist at Stanford Dental today!